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Jibsam

יִבְשָׂם/JIB-sam/

“Pleasant, fragrant”

Summary

A son of Tola and grandson of Issachar, listed among the valiant warriors who were heads of their fathers' houses.

☩Identity

Jibsam was a son of Tola, the son of Issachar, and is listed among the heads of their fathers' houses in the days of David (1 Chronicles 7:2). He was counted among the mighty men of valor in their generations, whose number totaled 22,600 warriors. The name means 'pleasant' or 'fragrant.'

Key verses:1 Chronicles 7:2

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:2

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jibsam," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jibsam," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Jibsam," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).